University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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A DREAM FOR THE FUTURE A COMPLETED LIBRARY STANDING NOBLY ON THE CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI Plans Made, Concrete Poured, Library Built BIRTH OF A BUILDING IS NO LONGER THE OBSCURE SHADOW OF A DREAM 18 T IBR ARIES are not made; they grow. - - They grow and spread as an evidence of life, as a means of serving the needs of the community. As a student enters a library to grow in wisdom, so must a li- brary grow in order to supply the instru- ments for the attainment of that wisdom. The library at UM is in the process of growing. Throughout the years, the number of volumes has multiplied until there are more than 400,000 volumes which comprise the university library system. Previously, these publications were housed in various and numerous buildings upon our campus, causing difficulty both to students and staff. UM, however, recognizing the benefit to be found from adequate library facilities, has begun construction of a general library so that the many scattered collections can be brought together in one place. This beau- tiful new building will nobly fulfill the pur- pose of the UM library. Light is a principal beauty in a building. It is hoped that the new university library will emanate light the light of knowledge, hope and truth in the eyes of college students.

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UM Multicolor UM HAS A COAT of colors, colors that will never fade. Enhanced by nature with scores of majestic palm trees standing tall upon an abundance of emerald-green grass, UM extends gloriously over acres of cherished land. The blueness of unclouded weather harmoniously combines with the Student Lake which is colored with heaven ' s own blue. The all-seeing yellow sun lies supple on her buildings; the golden sunbeams play havoc in her curves and corners, circles and squares; and the silvery beams of the moon shine upon the white ducks and white buildings, unmasking the brilliant beauty of UM. But the buildings on our campus are also useful, depending upon a simplicity of harmony and style. They are suitably adapted to our climate and rest in perfect harmony amid our tropical surroundings. Modern ideas of comfort and efficiency have affected the layout and design. Each structure is special- ized in character and their decoration and pleasing effect grow naturally out of the architecture as a whole. The keynote in their struc- ture s ' m p ' i c ity and clarity achieved by a modernity of design. Thusly, the singular beauty of the UM campus in- cites intense pride within the hearts of all her inhabit- ants. UM pond is sample of combined color and form which dominates on the campus. Pleasing to the eye as well as comfortable to work in, the Ashe Administration Building and the new Engineering School show modern trend of simplicity, clarity, and individual character.

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.Yo. it ' s not a Miami Beach hotel, but 720 girls ' dorm. Built . - ' U f design personified. Rarely quiet. Memorial Building is always busy with hum and thousand-fold noises of LM students. ' - . - rtaiPrHwh .- . - - - ' ; ' ' ' ' - ' -- ' ' ' ' - - Lowe ' s Art Gallery culturally serves community residents as u-ell as students at the U of M. 19